Last year, enrollment at a college decreased from 8,000 students to 7,500 students. Calculate the percent decrease, and round to the nearest tenth.

Question

Last year, enrollment at a college decreased from 8,000 students to 7,500 students.  Calculate the percent decrease, and round to the nearest tenth.

GPT 3.5 · Answer

Start by finding the decrease: 8000 students - 7500 students = <<8000-7500=500>>500 students
Then divide the decrease by the original amount: 500 students / 8000 students = <<500/8000=.0625>>.0625
Then multiply by 100% to convert to a percentage: .0625 * 100% = 6.25%
Rounding to the nearest tenth gives: 6.3%